What are the latest news in Gambia? August 31st, 2026
Politics and Pre-Election Developments
- NDI Warning on Pre-Election Climate: Following an international pre-election assessment mission, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) raised concerns regarding rising hate speech and ethnic tensions ahead of the upcoming December presidential election. standard.gm———
- Presidential Campaigning: President Adama Barrow addressed public forums calling on voters to reject opportunistic candidates running strictly for positions, while opposition figures and political groups continue discussions around building election coalitions. -standard.gm——–
- Civil Society Demands on Jammeh Assets: Civil society organizations renewed demands for an independent probe and comprehensive audit regarding the disposal of former president Yahya Jammeh’s assets.- standard.gm———
- Payroll Cleanup: The Ministry of Public Service announced that the government has saved approximately 130 million Dalasis after removing over 2,000 ghost workers from the public payroll following nationwide audits. -thepoint.gm——–
- Digital Cooperation with Senegal: Bilateral talks concluded in Banjul between Gambian officials and Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs to strengthen cross-border connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital public infrastructure.
- GSIC Leadership: Sheikh Essa Darboe was re-elected for a second term as President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC).- standard.gm———
- New GFF Leadership: The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) concluded its elective congress, resulting in Kemo Ceesay being elected as the new GFF president. -thepoint.gm——–